The sturdy and sleek furniture designed by Tolix has become a standard of trendy cafés and retro diners. For nearly a century, the French company has become synonymous with café culture in France and beyond.
In 1908, Xavier Pauchard, nicknamed Mr. X, founded Tolix in Burgundy, France. A zinc roofer by trade, Pauchard focused on making household items from sheet metal and using zinc to galvanize his products. Clean-lined and practical, Tolix’s metal furniture marked an early expression of mid-century modern style.
Pauchard designed Tolix’s flagship industrial-style chair, the Chaise A, in the mid-1920s. Also known as the Model A chair, it was designed with small holes in the seat to allow rainwater to drain without sacrificing comfort or durability. In 1934, Pauchard improved the Chaise A with the slimmer, more lightweight Marais A chair. Stackable up to 25 chairs high, it quickly became a favorite among hospitals, schools and factories.
There is debate about whether Joseph Mathieu’s designs influenced Pauchard’s creation of the Multipl, another stacking metal chair from the mid-20th century.
Major museums have exhibited Tolix’s designs, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the Vitra Design Museum in Rhein, Germany. In 2006, the brand received the label of Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant, a formal acknowledgment from the French Ministry of Economics and Finance of its industrial excellence and mastery.
Due to a shift in design trends, Tolix fell out of favor near the end of the 20th century and filed for bankruptcy. The company rebounded in 2004 under the ownership of its chief financial officer, Chantal Andriot. Strengthened by a high demand for industrial furniture, Tolix is now experiencing a resurgence in popularity, especially in cafés, breweries and restaurants.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Tolix dining chairs, tables, stools and more.
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST SIDE or COFFEE TABLE by TOLIX, France 1950
By Jean Prouvé, Tolix
Located in PARIS, FR
A rough and architectural square side table, coffee table, outdoor table, Mid-Century-Modern, Modernist, Constructivist, black lacquered thick tubular metal structure, square red met...
Metal
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST SIDE or COFFEE TABLE by TOLIX, France 1950
By Tolix, Jean Prouvé
Located in PARIS, FR
A rough and architectural square side table, coffee table, outdoor table, Mid-Century-Modern, Modernist, Constructivist, black lacquered thick tubular metal structure, square yellow ...
Metal
1960's Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular 2 Metre Dining Table '932.3'
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s original French T55 tolix rectangular 2 metre dining table (932.3) 1960’s original French T55 tolix rectangular 2 metre dining table (932.3). (932.3). Tolix is one of our all...
Metal
1950's Original French Tolix Outdoor Dining Table, Four Column Base
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s original French Tolix outdoor dining table – four column base 1950’s original French Tolix outdoor dining table – four column base. Tolix is on...
Sheet Metal
Tolix Steel Small Table Made in France Powder Coated Silver As New Condition
By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Tolix Steel Small Kitchen Table or Occasional Table with removable legs for convenience. This is a Genuine Steel Table from Tolix and was made in France and was sitting in a warehous...
Metal, Steel
Original Tolix Dining Garden Table by Xavier Pauchard, France, 1950s
By Xavier Pauchard, Tolix
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Original french dining table by Xavier Pauchard for Tolix. This rare table model has the characteristic round legs, which provide exceptional stability despite the table's low weight...
Metal
55 Bistro Table by Xavier Pauchard for Tolix, France, 1950s
By Tolix
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
55 Bistro Table by Xavier Pauchard for Tolix, France, 1950s Vintage Design Rare and very beautiful table from the Tolix manufactures by the designer Xavier Pauchard, metal base, woo...
Metal
1950's Original French Tolix Outdoor Dining Table, Four Column Base '1116.2'
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s original French Tolix outdoor dining table – four column base (1116.2) 1950’s original French Tolix outdoor dining table – four column base. To...
Metal
1950's Original French Tolix Outdoor Table, Four Column Base 'Model 1116.1'
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s original French Tolix outdoor dining table – four column base (Model 1116.1) 1950’s original French Tolix outdoor dining table – four column ba...
Sheet Metal
Tolix Metal Table, Blue/Green and Patina
By Tolix
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Vintage French rectangular Tolix metal table, with the characteristic oblique slanted legs. Designed by Xavier Pauchard back in the 1930s and has a beautiful patinated green blue col...
Metal
1960's Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular Dining Table - 160cm (Model 1330.2
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular Dining Table – 160cm (Model 1330.2) 1960’s Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular Dining Table – 160cm ...
Sheet Metal
$3,760
H 21.86 in W 43.31 in D 24.81 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Walnut Brass Coffee Table Side Table 1950s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage coffee table bean like. designed and made in Vienna, circa 1950. A charming coffee table or side table from pressboard and walnut veneers. The solid walnut...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee Table by Fratte, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
This striking coffee table, produced by Fratte in Brazil during the 1950s, exemplifies the architectural rigor and material intelligence that define Brazilian Mid-Century Modern desi...
Glass, Hardwood
Mid Century French Oak Wood Round Side Table with Sphere Column Base
Located in New York, NY
Mid century French round top side table with elongated sphere shaped column supporting the round top. Oak wood. Stepped square column base.
Wood, Oak
Fine French Art Deco Rectangular Oak Dining Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rectangular top is supported by four legs with brass details and a dual arc-shaped base.
Brass
$1,440Sale Price|40% Off
H 16 in W 42.5 in D 26.5 in
1950s Mid-Century Modern French Brass Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
1950s modern solid brass French coffee table with antique mirror top.
Brass
$2,800
H 18.5 in W 35 in D 35 in
Artisan Brutalist Oak Coffee or Outdoor Table Mid Century, France, 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Vienna, AT
Artisan brutalist oak coffee or outdoor table, France, 1950 Artisan rustic coffee table, France, 1950. Unique, handmade solid oak-tree table from planks of wood with a rough finish....
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Coffee or Cocktail Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A Mid-Century Modern teak coffee or cocktail table. An unusual base design with reeded edges along the top. Dates to the 1970's and has been refinished.
Teak
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Side Table or Coffee Table
By Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and sober French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical end, side or coffee table attributed to Ramsay with four legs in an arched form emanating from a central cross form. Each leg...
Bronze, Copper, Metal
$9,988 / item
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 55.12 in
Contemporary Round Dining Table in Blue Powder-Coated Steel, Barh Judd Table
By Jeroen Thys van den Audenaerde, barh.design
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
The barh Judd table is a piece just screaming for attention, it demands to be looked at and looked at again. It originates out of a search for extra dimensi...
Stainless Steel
$275Sale Price / item|48% Off
H 14 in W 23 in D 20 in
Industrial Modern Yellow Powder-Coated Steel Rod + Perf Coffee Table
By Amigo Modern
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This industrial yellow steel coffee table could be the slim end table your living room sofa or lounge chair is missing, the sturdy bedside table you and...
Steel
$12,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 63 in D 19 in
Original Paul Evans Cityscape Dining Table or Console Table Base, 1970s
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Evans Cityscape dining or console table base with brushed steel and burlwood patchwork veneer. Signed. The base does not include a glass top and the base can be used either as...
Metal
$587
H 23.63 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Small Mid Century Table, Made in Czechia, 1950s, Original Condition, Oak
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Small table. Czech Mid-Century. Material: Oak Well preserved condition Revived polish Period: 1950-1959.
Wood, Oak
Pair of Painted Metal by Tolix Industrial Style, 1950s
By Tolix
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice pair of Tolix Table from the idustrial period in the 1950s. These tables has been painted in blue. There is a hole in the middle of each table to put a Parasol. Squar...
Metal
1950's Original French Tolix Maid, Side Table
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original French Tolix Maid – side table 1950’s Original French Tolix Maid – side table. Tolix is one of our all time favourite companies. In 1907 Frenchman Xavier Pauchard discovered that he could protect sheet metal from rusting by dipping it in molten zinc (galvanisation) and a few years later he set up his factory producing steel furniture. Tolix was the creator and founder of perhaps the most iconic cafe chair of all time, the Tolix model A, designed in 1934 and sadly now copied worldwide. Tolix used...
Metal
Sold
H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Original 1950s French metal desk in red varnish by Xavier Pouchard for Tolix T55
By Tolix
Located in København K, 84
Original 1950s French Tolix metal table desk with a rich red varnish table top and black legs designed by Xavier Pauchard. The Jean Prouve like black legs can be dismantled. The tab...
Metal
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H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
1960's Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular Two Metre Dining Table, Blue Top
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s original French T55 Tolix rectangular two metre dining table – Blue top 1960’s original French T55 Tolix rectangular 2 metre dining table. Tolix is one of our all time favo...
Metal
Sold
H 27.96 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
1960's Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular Dining Table, 'Model 1330.1'
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Original French T55 tolix rectangular dining table – 160cm (Model 1330.1) 1960’s Original French T55 tolix rectangular dining table – 160cm (Model 1330.1). Tolix is one of our all time favourite companies. In 1907 Frenchman Xavier Pauchard discovered that he could protect sheet metal from rusting by dipping it in molten zinc (galvanisation) and a few years later he set up his factory producing steel furniture. Tolix was the creator and founder of perhaps the most iconic caf? chair of all time, the Tolix model A, designed in 1934 and sadly now copied worldwide. Tolix used...
Metal
Mid Century Desk by Tolix T55 c1951
By Tolix
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A rare original T55 Desk designed by Xavier Pauchard for Tolix produced in France in the 1950’s, this example has green melamine top on black painted steel base with single drawer, t...
Steel
Mid Century Desk by Tolix T55 C1950
By Tolix
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Mid Century Desk by TOLIX T55 c1950 A rare original T55 Desk designed by Xavier Pauchard for Tolix produced in France in the 1950’s, this example has green melamine top on black p...
Steel
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H 27.96 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
1960's Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular Dining Table 'Model 1330'
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s original French T55 Tolix rectangular dining table – 160cm (Model 1330) 1960’s Original French T55 Tolix rectangular dining table – 160cm (Model 1330). Tolix is one of our all time favourite companies. In 1907 Frenchman Xavier Pauchard discovered that he could protect sheet metal from rusting by dipping it in molten zinc (galvanisation) and a few years later he set up his factory producing steel furniture. Tolix was the creator and founder of perhaps the most iconic caf? chair of all time, the Tolix model A, designed in 1934 and sadly now copied worldwide. Tolix used...
Metal
Sold
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
1960's Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular Dining Table 'Model 1296.1'
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s original French T55 Tolix rectangular dining table – 120cm (Model 1296.1) 1960’s original French T55 Tolix rectangular dining table – 120cm (Model 1296.1). Tolix is one of our all time favourite companies. In 1907 Frenchman Xavier Pauchard discovered that he could protect sheet metal from rusting by dipping it in molten zinc (galvanisation) and a few years later he set up his factory producing steel furniture. Tolix was the creator and founder of perhaps the most iconic caf? chair of all time, the Tolix model A, designed in 1934 and sadly now copied worldwide. Tolix used...
Metal
Sold
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
1960's Original French T55 Tolix Rectangular 2 Metre Dining Table 'Model 932.2'
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s original French T55 tolix rectangular 2 metre dining table (model 932.2) 1960’s original French T55 tolix rectangular 2 metre dining table (model 932.2). Tolix is one of our ...
Metal
Pair of Green Painted Metal Tolix Tables, 1950s
By Tolix
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice pair of 20th century French green painted metal tables designed by Tolix. Nice quality and condition. Hole for a parasol.
Metal
Sold
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
1960's Original French Tolix Kub Outdoor Table 'Model 1107.1', White Square
By Tolix
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Original French Tolix Kub Outdoor dining table (Model 1107.1) – White Square. 1960’s Original French Tolix Kub Outdoor dining table – White Square ...
Metal